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Few People Know There’s A West Virginia Island You Can Walk To

Few People Know There’s A West Virginia Island You Can Walk To

West Virginia Has A Lost Town Most People Don’t Know About

West Virginia Has A Lost Town Most People Don’t Know About

The Breathtaking Overlook In West Virginia That Lets You See For Miles And Miles

The Breathtaking Overlook In West Virginia That Lets You See For Miles And Miles

These Disturbing Events In West Virginia Are So Creepy They Inspired A Movie

These Disturbing Events In West Virginia Are So Creepy They Inspired A Movie

West Virginia Facts

Capital Charleston
Nickname Mountain State
Bird Northern cardinal
Highest Elevation Spruce Knob (4,863 ft.)
Flower Rhododendron
Song "The West Virginia Hills"
Song "This Is My West Virginia"
Song "West Virginia, My Home Sweet Home"
Song "Take Me Home, Country Roads"
Counties 55
Food Pepperoni Roll

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The Incredible Cliffside Restaurant In West Virginia That Will Make Your Stomach Drop

The Incredible Cliffside Restaurant In West Virginia That Will Make Your Stomach Drop

This Small Town Is Like A Little Piece Of India Right Here In West Virginia

This Small Town Is Like A Little Piece Of India Right Here In West Virginia

These 11 Small Town Festivals In West Virginia Will Reconnect You With Your Roots

These 11 Small Town Festivals In West Virginia Will Reconnect You With Your Roots

You’ve Never Seen Anything Quite Like This Art Park In West Virginia

You’ve Never Seen Anything Quite Like This Art Park In West Virginia

The Quirky Market In West Virginia Where You’ll Find Terrific Treasures

The Quirky Market In West Virginia Where You’ll Find Terrific Treasures

This One-Of-A-Kind Festival In West Virginia Is A Book Lover’s Dream Come True

This One-Of-A-Kind Festival In West Virginia Is A Book Lover’s Dream Come True

The One-of-A-Kind West Virginia Chocolate Festival Is The Sweetest Thing You’ll Ever Do

The One-of-A-Kind West Virginia Chocolate Festival Is The Sweetest Thing You’ll Ever Do

This Waterfall Swimming Hole In West Virginia Is So Hidden You’ll Probably Have It All To Yourself

This Waterfall Swimming Hole In West Virginia Is So Hidden You’ll Probably Have It All To Yourself

The Mysterious Hidden Gem Attraction In West Virginia You Never Even Knew Existed

The Mysterious Hidden Gem Attraction In West Virginia You Never Even Knew Existed

The Ancient Town In West Virginia That’s Loaded With Fascinating History

The Ancient Town In West Virginia That’s Loaded With Fascinating History

Take An Unforgettable Drive To The Top Of West Virginia’s Highest Mountain

Take An Unforgettable Drive To The Top Of West Virginia’s Highest Mountain

Follow This Abandoned Railroad Trail For One Of The Most Unique Hikes In West Virginia

Follow This Abandoned Railroad Trail For One Of The Most Unique Hikes In West Virginia

The World’s Best Cupcakes Are Made Daily Inside This Humble Little West Virginia Bakery

The World’s Best Cupcakes Are Made Daily Inside This Humble Little West Virginia Bakery

The Ultimate Bucket List For Anyone In West Virginia Who Loves Waterfall Hikes

The Ultimate Bucket List For Anyone In West Virginia Who Loves Waterfall Hikes

This Day Trip Drive Will Take You Along West Virginia’s Most Scenic Highway

This Day Trip Drive Will Take You Along West Virginia’s Most Scenic Highway

This Wine And Jazz Festival In West Virginia Is The Perfect Way To End The Summer

This Wine And Jazz Festival In West Virginia Is The Perfect Way To End The Summer

This Historic Park And Battlefield In West Virginia Is Where The Civil War Began

This Historic Park And Battlefield In West Virginia Is Where The Civil War Began

The Underrated West Virginia Spring That Just Might Be Your New Favorite Summer Destination

The Underrated West Virginia Spring That Just Might Be Your New Favorite Summer Destination

Don’t Let Summer Slip Away Without Taking A Trip Down This Beautiful River In West Virginia

Don’t Let Summer Slip Away Without Taking A Trip Down This Beautiful River In West Virginia

The Magnificent Bridge Trail In West Virginia That Will Lead You To A Hidden Overlook

The Magnificent Bridge Trail In West Virginia That Will Lead You To A Hidden Overlook

This Magical Water Park Has The Most Epic Lazy River In West Virginia

This Magical Water Park Has The Most Epic Lazy River In West Virginia

The Underrated Natural Wonder Every West Virginian Should See At Least Once

The Underrated Natural Wonder Every West Virginian Should See At Least Once

The Ice Cream Parlor In West Virginia That’s So Worth Waiting In Line For

The Ice Cream Parlor In West Virginia That’s So Worth Waiting In Line For

A Trip To This Little Known Ancient Ruin In West Virginia Is Truly One In A Million

A Trip To This Little Known Ancient Ruin In West Virginia Is Truly One In A Million

Not Many People Know About This Animal Sanctuary Right Here In West Virginia

Not Many People Know About This Animal Sanctuary Right Here In West Virginia

The Mothman Mystery In West Virginia Still Baffles People Today

The Mothman Mystery In West Virginia Still Baffles People Today

West Virginia Is Now The Setting Of A Massively Popular Video Game And It’s Awesome

West Virginia Is Now The Setting Of A Massively Popular Video Game And It’s Awesome

Get Away From It All With A Stay In These Incredible West Virginia Houseboats

Get Away From It All With A Stay In These Incredible West Virginia Houseboats

This West Virginia Park Has Endless Boardwalks And You’ll Want To Explore Them All

This West Virginia Park Has Endless Boardwalks And You’ll Want To Explore Them All

This Swiss Chocolatier In West Virginia Makes The Best Chocolate This Side Of The Mississippi

This Swiss Chocolatier In West Virginia Makes The Best Chocolate This Side Of The Mississippi

Here Are The 11 Best Places To Spot A Ghost In West Virginia

Here Are The 11 Best Places To Spot A Ghost In West Virginia

This West Virginia Train Is Also A Hotel Suite On Wheels And You Have To Check It Out

This West Virginia Train Is Also A Hotel Suite On Wheels And You Have To Check It Out

West Virginia’s Oldest Five And Dime Store Is Worth A Day Trip

West Virginia’s Oldest Five And Dime Store Is Worth A Day Trip

This Remote Little Town In West Virginia Is One Of The Darkest Places In The Nation

This Remote Little Town In West Virginia Is One Of The Darkest Places In The Nation

11 Totally Kid-Friendly Hikes In West Virginia That Are 1 Mile And Under

11 Totally Kid-Friendly Hikes In West Virginia That Are 1 Mile And Under

These Are The 9 Best Themed Bars In West Virginia You’ll Want To Visit

These Are The 9 Best Themed Bars In West Virginia You’ll Want To Visit

Discover One Of West Virginia’s Most Majestic Waterfalls – No Hiking Necessary

Discover One Of West Virginia’s Most Majestic Waterfalls – No Hiking Necessary

You’ll Want To Spend All Day At This Waterfall-Fed Pool In West Virginia

You’ll Want To Spend All Day At This Waterfall-Fed Pool In West Virginia

These Are 11 Of The Oldest Structures In West Virginia That Are Still Standing

These Are 11 Of The Oldest Structures In West Virginia That Are Still Standing

The Only Place Where You Can Have A Tropical Vacation Without Ever Leaving West Virginia

The Only Place Where You Can Have A Tropical Vacation Without Ever Leaving West Virginia

11 Moments Everyone Born In West Virginia Will Always Remember

11 Moments Everyone Born In West Virginia Will Always Remember

The Old World Charm Of This West Virginia Restaurant Will Make You Feel Like You’re In Paris

The Old World Charm Of This West Virginia Restaurant Will Make You Feel Like You’re In Paris

The One Of A Kind Ferry Boat Adventure You Can Take In West Virginia

The One Of A Kind Ferry Boat Adventure You Can Take In West Virginia

These Are The 9 Best Places In West Virginia For Farm-To-Table Goodness

These Are The 9 Best Places In West Virginia For Farm-To-Table Goodness

The Clearest Lake In West Virginia Is Almost Too Beautiful To Be Real

The Clearest Lake In West Virginia Is Almost Too Beautiful To Be Real

This One Restaurant In West Virginia Takes Dinner And A Show To A Whole Other Level

This One Restaurant In West Virginia Takes Dinner And A Show To A Whole Other Level

This West Virginia Bakery And Restaurant Serves Up Comfort Food Better Than Grandma’s

This West Virginia Bakery And Restaurant Serves Up Comfort Food Better Than Grandma’s

You Won’t Want To Miss The 9 Most Enchanting Fireworks Displays In All Of West Virginia

You Won’t Want To Miss The 9 Most Enchanting Fireworks Displays In All Of West Virginia

11 Foods Every West Virginian Craves When They Leave West Virginia

11 Foods Every West Virginian Craves When They Leave West Virginia

This Quarter Mile Hike In West Virginia Leads To The Dreamiest Swimming Hole

This Quarter Mile Hike In West Virginia Leads To The Dreamiest Swimming Hole